Don't use gas in shelters

Published: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, September 16, 2013 at 11:32 a.m.

Editor: On Sept. 10, our president spoke about his outrage in Syria. Chemical warfare "poison gas" was being used to kill innocent civilians. We as Americans would not tolerate the Syrian people being killed in such a horrific way, and we would if necessary strike to send a message.

So why is it being allowed in shelters daily to kill animals? I am in no way making light of the situation in Syria. It's horrible, and I agree he should take whatever means necessary to ensure that the same does not happen to U.S. citizens in a terrorist attack. But as he called it, "poison gas" is poison gas no matter whom it is used on. If he is against it, he should be against it in our shelters as well.

I think now more than ever is the time for us to make a stand and call for the banning of gas chambers statewide in North Carolina. If we could accomplish a statewide ban of gas chambers, hopefully other states would follow our example. Animals do not deserve to die just because they were born, especially in this manner. There is info all over the Internet on how to contact our elected officials and how to start petitions.

If you have never witnessed an animal dying in a gas chamber, there is video footage on youtube.com as well. You don't have to be an animal lover like me to want this to stop. You just have to have the heart God gave you.

<p>Editor: On Sept. 10, our president spoke about his outrage in Syria. Chemical warfare "poison gas" was being used to kill innocent civilians. We as Americans would not tolerate the Syrian people being killed in such a horrific way, and we would if necessary strike to send a message.</p><p>So why is it being allowed in shelters daily to kill animals? I am in no way making light of the situation in Syria. It's horrible, and I agree he should take whatever means necessary to ensure that the same does not happen to U.S. citizens in a terrorist attack. But as he called it, "poison gas" is poison gas no matter whom it is used on. If he is against it, he should be against it in our shelters as well.</p><p>I think now more than ever is the time for us to make a stand and call for the banning of gas chambers statewide in North Carolina. If we could accomplish a statewide ban of gas chambers, hopefully other states would follow our example. Animals do not deserve to die just because they were born, especially in this manner. There is info all over the Internet on how to contact our elected officials and how to start petitions.</p><p>If you have never witnessed an animal dying in a gas chamber, there is video footage on youtube.com as well. You don't have to be an animal lover like me to want this to stop. You just have to have the heart God gave you. </p><p>Angie Allred</p><p>Thomasville</p>